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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive over the first few yards, useful for carrying out wide. (conf 0.45)
Good pace and covers ground when running forward. (conf 0.45)
Balanced and nimble for a 1.82m midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Plays box-to-box or wing-back minutes with good running capacity. (conf 0.5)
Control
Good control on the move, less delicate in tight spots. (conf 0.42)
Carries the ball forward well when allowed space. (conf 0.42)
Average protection of the ball under pressure. (conf 0.4)
Left-footed with decent strike from distance. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Sound, simple distribution in the middle of the park. (conf 0.45)
Can play diagonals but accuracy is inconsistent. (conf 0.4)
Left-footed deliveries from wide areas are a strength. (conf 0.42)
Not a creator, tends to play safe passes. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Has scored a handful of goals but is not a regular scorer. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable choices but limited output. (conf 0.38)
Makes late runs into the box from midfield. (conf 0.4)
No notable dead-ball record. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average aerial presence at 1.82m. (conf 0.4)
Competitive in duels, wins his share. (conf 0.42)
Defense
Presses with energy from midfield. (conf 0.42)
Reasonable tackler and ball-winner due to his full-back background. (conf 0.42)
Positionally sound, helped by years spent at full-back. (conf 0.42)
Mental
Reasonable under pressure but not a standout. (conf 0.4)
Safe choices, still learning midfield positioning. (conf 0.4)
Hard-working utility player who covers ground consistently. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major injury problems known from available records. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
24 years old with versatility, but limited headroom. (conf 0.4)
Iceland international with Serie A and Serie B experience. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mikael Egill Ellertsson is an Icelandic central midfielder who plays for Genoa in Serie A. A left-footed, energetic and versatile player, he can also operate at full-back or wing-back and is valued for his running and delivery. He started at Fram Reykjavik before moving to SPAL and Spezia in 2021, and then played for Venezia. He signed for Genoa in January 2025 and has been an Iceland international since his debut in October 2021.
Made his Iceland debut in a World Cup qualifier against Armenia on 8 October 2021.
Won the 2022 Baltic Cup with Iceland.